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More Plastic than Fish in the Sea by 2050

February 9, 2017February 9, 2017 by Alexis Nat

A Sea of Plastic In a world of "throw away" mentalities, all manner of plastic ends up in global seas. Once you consider how unnecessary that is, you realize why there will be more plastic than fish in the sea by 2050: environmental irresponsibility. Curiously, there seems to be no…

Trends in Ethical Fashion – What’s coming in 2017?

January 12, 2017January 12, 2017 by Kaminaga Takako

With the world becoming more and more ethically-conscious over the last few years, the fashion industry has been slowly reevaluating itself as a whole in order to make fashion a much more ethical and sustainable trade. Thanks to a few key designers who have taken the initiative to change the…

Are Graphene Batteries the Future?

January 5, 2017January 5, 2017 by Alexis Nat

Graphene is a revolutionary new technology that enables more powerful, longer lasting batteries to be produced that have a recharge capability of up to 10 times faster than current rechargeable batteries. Besides a fast recharge, battery life itself has also been extended. With all our modern electronics that is dependent…

The Jevons Paradox

December 22, 2016December 22, 2016 by Kaminaga Takako

William Stanley Jevons was an English economist who addressed an important concern about the use of coal in 19th century industrial England. Just the way peak oil concerns people today, the English were worried about depleting the coal reserves needed to fuel their factories. Increases in mechanical efficiency would have…

Sustainable Design

December 15, 2016December 15, 2016 by Maria Zorion

What is It Sustainable design can be explained by simply envisioning the world around us in a clean, safe, healthy, natural environment ecologically in balance. Sustainable design means reliance on building materials, clothing and food products that do not create a negative impact on ecology or the environment. Sustainable design…

Recycled Fashion: a great way of staying Sustainable

November 24, 2016November 24, 2016 by Maria Zorion

One of the newest trends in the fashion world is recycled fashion. This ethical fashion trend has been sorely needed in the clothing industry. Many people often throw their clothes away when they start to wear out or them simply get sick of them. That is a shame because almost…

Trends in Ethical Fashion – Winter 2016

November 10, 2016November 10, 2016 by Kaminaga Takako

Eco Friendly Clothing Trends for Winter 2016 Winter 2016 is arriving quickly, giving ethical fashion a growing foothold reflecting consumer purchasing trends in the industry. Trends in Ethical Fashion – Summer 2016 introduced the changing fast fashion in consumer buying to an eco friendly slow fashion mindset. Sustainable Budget Finances…

Circular Economy – Sustainability at its Best

November 3, 2016November 3, 2016 by Alexis Nat

Circular Economy: A Responsible Economic Model Currently, many people abide by a “take, create, dispose” model, also known as Linear Economy. This requires large amounts of cheap and easily attainable energy and materials. Obviously, this type of economic model is not sustainable long term. As a solution, the Circular Economy…

How Bad is Food Waste Nowadays

October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 by Maria Zorion

When most people hear the term "food waste" they assume it refers to food that has gone uneaten and subsequently been thrown away. While that is considered food waste, that is not the only way food is wasted. Here are some facts about the reality of food waste. Where Does…

Why are We Obsessed with GDP Growth?

October 21, 2016October 21, 2016 by Maram Jawdat

The Great GDP Obsession Globally, countries are equally obsessed with GDP growth. As most people know, Gross domestic product (GDP) is the monetary value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period. This is usually the point at which GDP growth becomes a…